Dale Farland In July, instructor Mary Gavan held a class teaching the art of creating beautiful silk scarves. Everyone who took that class went home with two incredible, personal scarves. By popular demand, Mary is returning in time to teach another class for the holidays. This class will focus on velvet scarves and will be just…
Dale Farland In June, Zentangle artist Val Barsevich taught our beginner class in Zentangle. It was so well received, the students immediately asked her to return to teach another class. So, if you missed the first Introduction to Zentangle class, it’s not too late to learn the Zentangle method! It’s fun, easy to learn, and promotes relaxation…
Dale Farland Believe it or not, the holidays are around the corner. So, now is your chance to create two paper-quilled angels, taught two different ways. Whether you simply frame them, hang them on your tree, or include them on cards or packages, they will have a special place in your heart and house. Once you…
Erin Newman On July 19, the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club invited fiber artist Mary Gavan, from Tucson, to teach our members how to make gorgeous hand-painted silk scarves. Each student used colorful liquid paints to create their freeform designs on two Habotai silk scarves. We learned how to apply the dye using different techniques…
Erin Newman Zentangle is a fun, easy-to-learn, and relaxed drawing method where you create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. These patterns (tangles) are created with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, and orbs. Patterns/tangles are drawn on small pieces of paper called “tiles.” On June 28 in the Creative Arts & Technology Center (CATC) art…
Dale Farland Expressive Flower Drawing is a more relaxed, yet still guided lesson where students can experiment/play with different drawing tools such as markers, pens, charcoal, etc., to create their own expressive flower sketches. Students are encouraged to bring in optional materials to enhance their creations. The instructor will provide photos to use for inspiration and will…
Erin Newman In July, SaddleBrooke Ranch Art Club members experienced the fun and creativity of making a paper-quilled bowl. Instructor Erin Newman first demonstrated the technique of rolling long strips of paper into very tight coils using a quilling tool and adhesive. The students picked out their own color-coordinated strips of paper, learned how to make…
Dale Farland A couple of months ago, Gillian Allard, an artist from the Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG), was the instructor for a tapestry mosaic panel class. Those who took her class enjoyed it so much and learned so much. In response, Gillan is returning to teach a variation of that class on Wednesday, Aug.…
Dale Farland When you saw the word Zentangle, your first thought may have been “What is Zentangle?” “What kind of art form is this?” How often have you sat down during a meeting or class and simply created patterns and shapes on a piece of paper? The Zentangle method takes your previous expressions of creativity…
Dale Farland The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club is pleased to announce that SBR resident and artist Diane Vulcan will be teaching this series of four morning classes starting March 6 at 9 a.m. in the Art Room. This class will focus on beginner and intermediate oil techniques for painting successful landscapes. Students will use…